Cardiomyopathy (Restrictive) (cont.)
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 Can Surgery Treat Restrictive Cardiomyopathy?In some cases, if the condition is severe, heart transplant surgery may be considered for restrictive cardiomyopathy. WebMD Medical Reference SOURCES: Reviewed on 2/24/2012 © 2005-2013 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy - Symptoms
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